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The federal money could create 1,200 construction jobs over the next two according to Portland MayorSam Adams. The city of Portlandf will immediately place an order for six streetcarszwith Clackamas-based . Oregon’s congressional delegation lauded the Obamaq Administration for providing a breakthrough on aproject that’s been 25 years in the “This has been the longest running battle since the Trojan War,” said U.S. Sen. Ron an Oregon Democrat. The majoritty of the funds — about $45 million — comesx from a federal Small Starts program directedat smaller-scalr urban transit systems.
Small Starts, combinex with a similar New Starts prograkm aimedat larger-scale transit projects, received $750 million from the Americaj Recovery & Reinvestment Act, otherwise knowb as the federal stimulus bill. The remaining $30 milliohn is an allocation fromthe U.S. Department of The city has long been awaiting thefinapl $75 million in federal money neededc to complete the $147 million, 3.3 mile extension of the streetcaer east across the Broadway The project extends the streetcar system east from downtown over the Broadwauy Bridge, connecting into the Lloyd It will then head south on Grand Avenue and Martib Luther King Jr.
Boulevard to a new ramp to be built at the Oregon Museum ofSciencde & Industry, where a new light rail line to Milwaukiw will be built. Much of the credit Thursday was directedtoward U.S. Peter DeFazio, a Eugene-area Democrat, and Earl Blumenauer, a Portland who have long championef the project inWashington D.C. DeFazik said the Bush administration “segt up a blackbox test no streetcar woulsd have ever been ableto “We have been attempting for a numberd of years with the past administration to get them to recognizse the law and properlh (support) streetcars so we can go forwarfd in a new federal partnership,” DeFazioi said. “We just couldn’tt get there.
In a few short months (under the new administration), that problemm has been corrected.” That’s largeluy the result of a philosophy shiff that came when Obama wassworn in. “This becamer a priority when the administration came into officw and we decided the concept of livabl communities is something we really want to LaHood said. “Portland is a modelo for this.” Because of that, the state’s congressionaol leaders are already toutin Portland as the capitalk ofan on-the-rise U.S. streetcaer industry. Likely the biggest recipient of that designation would be OregojnIron Works, the only U.S.-basee company making modern streetcars.
The company’ds first prototype — which DeFazio calle the first American-made streetcar to hit the streetd in 70years — is now bein tested in the city. Oregobn Iron Works has already been granteda $20 millionn contract with Portland Streetcafr Inc. to build seven new streetcarsz atabout $3.3 million That could just be the Oregon Iron Works officials last month said the company was a finalist to for a job to produce another seven streetcarsd for the city of Tucson, DeFazio said the mayor of San Puerto Rico, recently visitefd Portland to look at the city’s light rail system. “He fell in love with the streetcar,” DeFazi said.
“I think you will find more and more citiesz looking at streetcar as long as the federa l government is willing to partnerwith them.”
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Texas AG reaches deal with DISH Network - Austin Business Journal:
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According to the multi-states enforcement action, customers complained that DISH Networkm disclaimed responsibility for the conducyt ofits third-party retailers and advertised rebates without disclosing limitationes on rebate offers; represented that equipmen t was new when, in fact, it was used or and electronically debited customers’ bank accounts and credit cards withoutg their authorization. The agreement specifies that DISH Networik deniesany wrongdoing. DISH Network, the nation’w No. 2 provider of direct broadcast satellitetelevisiojn service, agreed to numerous correctivde actions to remedy the conduct investigated by the states.
Foremosy among these, the company’s advertisinfg must clearly outline the following to itsprospective • Whether penalties apply and if so, the penalty amount in the event a customer cancels service; All fees and cost of including additional charges if the customer request more than one satellite receiver; • All limitationsd on available customer rebates. In DISH Network must provide customera with a copy of the servicwe contract before its satelliteis installed.
It must also provides a toll-free customer service number for customers who have The agreement will make it easier for customeres to understandDISH Network’s billing cycl – including when late fees apply – and bill payment options, as well as the fees that customers will be assessed for failing to timely return equipment. DISH Network also has to ensure thatits third-part retailers and installers abide by the termw of the agreement.
According to the multi-states enforcement action, customers complained that DISH Networkm disclaimed responsibility for the conducyt ofits third-party retailers and advertised rebates without disclosing limitationes on rebate offers; represented that equipmen t was new when, in fact, it was used or and electronically debited customers’ bank accounts and credit cards withoutg their authorization. The agreement specifies that DISH Networik deniesany wrongdoing. DISH Network, the nation’w No. 2 provider of direct broadcast satellitetelevisiojn service, agreed to numerous correctivde actions to remedy the conduct investigated by the states.
Foremosy among these, the company’s advertisinfg must clearly outline the following to itsprospective • Whether penalties apply and if so, the penalty amount in the event a customer cancels service; All fees and cost of including additional charges if the customer request more than one satellite receiver; • All limitationsd on available customer rebates. In DISH Network must provide customera with a copy of the servicwe contract before its satelliteis installed.
It must also provides a toll-free customer service number for customers who have The agreement will make it easier for customeres to understandDISH Network’s billing cycl – including when late fees apply – and bill payment options, as well as the fees that customers will be assessed for failing to timely return equipment. DISH Network also has to ensure thatits third-part retailers and installers abide by the termw of the agreement.
Friday, June 24, 2011
General Motors to Pay $2.8 Million for Mercury Cleanup - FairWarning
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Legal News Line | General Motors to Pay $2.8 Million for Mercury Cleanup FairWarning As the Chicago Tribune reports, the money will help pay for the removal of mercury-containing switches from older vehicles before they are scrapped. The toxic metal is released into the air during the smelting process used to recycle the vehicles. ... Missouri and 11 Other States, Settle Claims Against "Old GM" GM to pay nearly $3M to cut mercury pollution Thirteen states settle with GM over mercury switches |
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Metro officer who boasted 'I've got a badge' on drug sting video is denied bail - The Tennessean
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Metro officer who boasted 'I've got a badge' on drug sting video is denied bail The Tennessean Richard Wilson was led weeping from a federal courtroom Monday after a judge ordered that the decommissioned Nashville police officer remain behind bars pending a trial on charges that he attempted to assist cocaine dealers in exchange for cash. ... Metro officer who boasted 'I've got a badge' on drug sting video is denied ba! il |
Monday, June 20, 2011
Legislature approves carbon fuel standard - Portland Business Journal:
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The so-called “low-carbon fuel standard” passed the Senatse by a 16-14 vote on Wednesday after previously passing inthe House. Gov. Ted Kulongoski intendsx to signthe bill. “This is the most significant step takej this session to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in everu corner ofthe state,” Kulongoski said in a statement. “Establishinbg a low carbon fuel standard will not only resulf in cleaner burning gasoline for all ofour cars, but will also encouragde the development of new, renewable and lower emissionm transportation fuels.
” Rather than mandating a specificv fuel type, the bill allows fuel provider to determine on their own how to meet the That means a diesel producer could choose to mix more low-carbojn biodiesel into their fuel, while othedr providers could choose to buy credits from electric utilitiese that supply low-carbon electrons to electricf vehicles. The legislation includes some consumer safeguards, including a clause that calls for deferringv the standardif Oregon’s fuel prices becomes substantially higher than in neighboringh states.
The program will expiree in 2015 if not reauthorized by the The bill also gives the statw Environmental Quality Commission the authorityu to require that mechanics check tire pressurr and fill tires as unless the servicestation doesn’t have a compressor. The commissionm will also consider measures to improve the aerodynamic efficiencyuof heavy- and medium-duty trucks.
The so-called “low-carbon fuel standard” passed the Senatse by a 16-14 vote on Wednesday after previously passing inthe House. Gov. Ted Kulongoski intendsx to signthe bill. “This is the most significant step takej this session to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in everu corner ofthe state,” Kulongoski said in a statement. “Establishinbg a low carbon fuel standard will not only resulf in cleaner burning gasoline for all ofour cars, but will also encouragde the development of new, renewable and lower emissionm transportation fuels.
” Rather than mandating a specificv fuel type, the bill allows fuel provider to determine on their own how to meet the That means a diesel producer could choose to mix more low-carbojn biodiesel into their fuel, while othedr providers could choose to buy credits from electric utilitiese that supply low-carbon electrons to electricf vehicles. The legislation includes some consumer safeguards, including a clause that calls for deferringv the standardif Oregon’s fuel prices becomes substantially higher than in neighboringh states.
The program will expiree in 2015 if not reauthorized by the The bill also gives the statw Environmental Quality Commission the authorityu to require that mechanics check tire pressurr and fill tires as unless the servicestation doesn’t have a compressor. The commissionm will also consider measures to improve the aerodynamic efficiencyuof heavy- and medium-duty trucks.
Friday, June 17, 2011
Greece Is the Word - Family Security Matters
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Family Security Matters | Greece Is the Word Family Security Matters If the citizenry of the United States of America isn't careful and willing to make some painful adjustments, economically, we may be staring this future directly in the eye. Today, We the People â€" we Americans, stand at a moment in time when a very ... |
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Thinglink launches rich pictures, plans images 2.0 - GigaOm
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Thinglink launches rich pictures, plans images 2.0 GigaOm With ThingLink's new suite of what Engeström c » |
Monday, June 13, 2011
Rebel commanders report progress against Gadhafi's forces - NECN
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Telegraph.co.uk | Rebel commanders report progress against Gadhafi's forces NECN MISRATA, Libya (AP) â€" Rebel commanders in Libya say their forces are scoring successes against government troops at flashpoints along the Mediterranean coast. But Moammar Gadhafi's government is denying it, saying the victory claims amount to "wishful ... Libyan rebels battle up coast, gain ground on Tripoli Insurgents say they've retaken Libyan coastal city of Zawiya Libyan rebels in Misrata accuse Nato of ignoring requests for air support |
Friday, June 10, 2011
Strickland signs 2nd interim budget - Business First of Columbus:
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Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland on Tuesday signe a second interim budget to continue state operations from Wednesday throughJuly 14. The new interimm budget comes after a first one was put in place to cover operations fromJuly 1, the first day of the new two-year budget cycle, through Tuesday. The seven-day interim budgeg comes as Strickland and state Senate Republicanas remain at an impasse overthe governor’s proposal to generat e an estimated $933 million over two years by installingt video slot machines at seven horses racing tracks in Ohio. That’s part of a largedr effort to pluga $3.
2 billion budgeyt hole that remains to be closed as both sidesx hurl accusations of partisan power-playing. Strickland has said he’sd reluctantly signing the interim budgets and raised questions Tuesdayy afternoon about putting a third interim spendingv planin place. “I’m not sure we can continue to fund Strickland said, telling reporters the state is wideningv its budget gap by an estimated $13.8 millionn a week under the interim budgets.
The interijm budgets generally provide service s tied tothe state’s General Revenue Fund with an allocatiohn at about 70 percent of last year’s funding which legislators have said is roughlyt in line with proposed cuts under the new That funding level, Strickland said, also sends moneyt to services that will either be reducec or eliminated under a revised budget framework. Senate President Bill R-Ashland, on Tuesday offered up a to take the slotzs proposal before voters in November through a constitutiona l amendment but Strickland rejectedthe idea.
Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland on Tuesday signe a second interim budget to continue state operations from Wednesday throughJuly 14. The new interimm budget comes after a first one was put in place to cover operations fromJuly 1, the first day of the new two-year budget cycle, through Tuesday. The seven-day interim budgeg comes as Strickland and state Senate Republicanas remain at an impasse overthe governor’s proposal to generat e an estimated $933 million over two years by installingt video slot machines at seven horses racing tracks in Ohio. That’s part of a largedr effort to pluga $3.
2 billion budgeyt hole that remains to be closed as both sidesx hurl accusations of partisan power-playing. Strickland has said he’sd reluctantly signing the interim budgets and raised questions Tuesdayy afternoon about putting a third interim spendingv planin place. “I’m not sure we can continue to fund Strickland said, telling reporters the state is wideningv its budget gap by an estimated $13.8 millionn a week under the interim budgets.
The interijm budgets generally provide service s tied tothe state’s General Revenue Fund with an allocatiohn at about 70 percent of last year’s funding which legislators have said is roughlyt in line with proposed cuts under the new That funding level, Strickland said, also sends moneyt to services that will either be reducec or eliminated under a revised budget framework. Senate President Bill R-Ashland, on Tuesday offered up a to take the slotzs proposal before voters in November through a constitutiona l amendment but Strickland rejectedthe idea.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Washington has third-highest internet use in U.S. - Dayton Business Journal:
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behind only Alaska and New Hampshire, according to informatiom released Wednesday bythe U.S. Census. Accordinh to the Census, Alaska has the highest rate ofinternetr use, with 76.1 percent of its residents having access to the internetr at any location, followed by New Hampshiree (74.6 percent) and Washingtom (73.4 percent). Mississippi has the lowest internet-usag rate (51.5 percent), followed by West Virginiq (52.9 percent). The national average is 62.4 percenyt The Census said that 75.7 percent of Washingtob residents have access to the internet at their which is third again behind NewHampshire (82.6) and Alaska (78.5) percent, and well abov e the national average of 67.
1 “As access to high-speed connections have becomre more prevalent, so too have the numberr of people that connect to the internet at home,” Thom a statistician with the Censusw Bureau's Housing and Household Economic Statistics Division, said in a statement Wednesday. Nationwide, internet use strongly correspondsto Eighty-seven percent of people 25 and olde r with a college bachelor’s degree used the internef in 2007, versus 74 percent for thosr with only some college, 49 percent for thoswe with only a high school diplomsa and 19 percent for those who didn't finish high Among age groups nationwide, 73 percent of 18- to 34-year-olds use the 56 percent of people 3 to 17, and 35 percenty of people 65 and older.
Among ethni groups nationwide, 73 percent of Asian Americans used the internegin 2007, 69 percent of whites, 51 percent of blacksz and 48 percent of Hispanics.
behind only Alaska and New Hampshire, according to informatiom released Wednesday bythe U.S. Census. Accordinh to the Census, Alaska has the highest rate ofinternetr use, with 76.1 percent of its residents having access to the internetr at any location, followed by New Hampshiree (74.6 percent) and Washingtom (73.4 percent). Mississippi has the lowest internet-usag rate (51.5 percent), followed by West Virginiq (52.9 percent). The national average is 62.4 percenyt The Census said that 75.7 percent of Washingtob residents have access to the internet at their which is third again behind NewHampshire (82.6) and Alaska (78.5) percent, and well abov e the national average of 67.
1 “As access to high-speed connections have becomre more prevalent, so too have the numberr of people that connect to the internet at home,” Thom a statistician with the Censusw Bureau's Housing and Household Economic Statistics Division, said in a statement Wednesday. Nationwide, internet use strongly correspondsto Eighty-seven percent of people 25 and olde r with a college bachelor’s degree used the internef in 2007, versus 74 percent for thosr with only some college, 49 percent for thoswe with only a high school diplomsa and 19 percent for those who didn't finish high Among age groups nationwide, 73 percent of 18- to 34-year-olds use the 56 percent of people 3 to 17, and 35 percenty of people 65 and older.
Among ethni groups nationwide, 73 percent of Asian Americans used the internegin 2007, 69 percent of whites, 51 percent of blacksz and 48 percent of Hispanics.
Monday, June 6, 2011
National Hamburger Day is Saturday - Maui News (blog)
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National Hamburger Day is Saturday Maui News (blog) Since Memorial Day weekend is coming right up, many of us will be lighting our barbecues with aromatic kiawe wood and grilling our own. We also know that grass-fed beef is the best to use, and Maui Cattle Co. provides locally grown meat that is “born ... |
Friday, June 3, 2011
Middle schools in Southern Tier - Business First of Buffalo:
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Business First’s 2009 rankings of 211 Westerh New York middle schools include the following SouthernjTier schools. Each is precedee by its rank in theoveral standings: • 21. Maple Grovse JSHS (Bemus Point) • 27. Chautauqua Lake MS (Chautauqua • 34. West Valley Central Schook (West Valley) • 48. Alfred-Almond JSHS • 52. Immaculate Conception School (Wellsville) • 58. Catholic Academy of the Holy Family (Jamestown) • 62. Southwestern MS (Southwestern) 64. Clymer Central School (Clymer) • 79. Fredonia MS • 83. Allegany-Limestone MS (Allegany-Limestone) • 91. Northern Chautauquw Catholic School (Dunkirk) • 93.
Whitesville Centrao School (Whitesville) • 101. Gowanda MS (Gowanda) • 103. Perselk MS (Jamestown) • 107. Silver Creemk MS (Silver Creek) • 110. Fillmor e Central School (Fillmore) 111. Sherman HS (Sherman) • 112. Salamanca MS (Salamanca) • 113. Jefferson MS • 116. Cuba-Rushford MS (Cuba-Rushford) • 117. Ellicottvillew MHS (Ellicottville) • 119. Pioneedr MS (Yorkshire-Pioneer) • 121. Ripleyy Central School (Ripley) • 122. Randolph MS • 123. Falconer MHS (Falconer) 127. St. Joseph School • 128. Brocton MHS (Brocton) • 130. Olean MS • 132. Westfield MS (Westfield) 133.
Bolivar-Richburg JSHS (Bolivar-Richburg) • 138. Pine Valleu Central JSHS (Pine Valley) 144. Portville JSHS (Portville) • 146. Frewsburbg JSHS (Frewsburg) • 147. Cassadaga Valley HS (Cassadaga • 148. Washington MS (Jamestown) 149. Wellsville MS (Wellsville) • 150. Panama HS • 151. Cattaraugus-Little Valley MS (Cattaraugus-Littlwe Valley) • 153. Forestville Central HS • 154. Franklinville JSHS (Franklinville) • 157. Canaseraga Schoo l (Canaseraga) • 160. Friendship Central Schooll (Friendship) • 162. Belfast School (Belfast) • 166. Southernb Tier Catholic School (Olean) 168. Hinsdale Central Schoo (Hinsdale) • 169.
Scio Central Schoolk (Scio) • 172. Genesewe Valley MS (Genesee Valley) • 173. Andovetr School (Andover) • 180. Dunkirk MS
Business First’s 2009 rankings of 211 Westerh New York middle schools include the following SouthernjTier schools. Each is precedee by its rank in theoveral standings: • 21. Maple Grovse JSHS (Bemus Point) • 27. Chautauqua Lake MS (Chautauqua • 34. West Valley Central Schook (West Valley) • 48. Alfred-Almond JSHS • 52. Immaculate Conception School (Wellsville) • 58. Catholic Academy of the Holy Family (Jamestown) • 62. Southwestern MS (Southwestern) 64. Clymer Central School (Clymer) • 79. Fredonia MS • 83. Allegany-Limestone MS (Allegany-Limestone) • 91. Northern Chautauquw Catholic School (Dunkirk) • 93.
Whitesville Centrao School (Whitesville) • 101. Gowanda MS (Gowanda) • 103. Perselk MS (Jamestown) • 107. Silver Creemk MS (Silver Creek) • 110. Fillmor e Central School (Fillmore) 111. Sherman HS (Sherman) • 112. Salamanca MS (Salamanca) • 113. Jefferson MS • 116. Cuba-Rushford MS (Cuba-Rushford) • 117. Ellicottvillew MHS (Ellicottville) • 119. Pioneedr MS (Yorkshire-Pioneer) • 121. Ripleyy Central School (Ripley) • 122. Randolph MS • 123. Falconer MHS (Falconer) 127. St. Joseph School • 128. Brocton MHS (Brocton) • 130. Olean MS • 132. Westfield MS (Westfield) 133.
Bolivar-Richburg JSHS (Bolivar-Richburg) • 138. Pine Valleu Central JSHS (Pine Valley) 144. Portville JSHS (Portville) • 146. Frewsburbg JSHS (Frewsburg) • 147. Cassadaga Valley HS (Cassadaga • 148. Washington MS (Jamestown) 149. Wellsville MS (Wellsville) • 150. Panama HS • 151. Cattaraugus-Little Valley MS (Cattaraugus-Littlwe Valley) • 153. Forestville Central HS • 154. Franklinville JSHS (Franklinville) • 157. Canaseraga Schoo l (Canaseraga) • 160. Friendship Central Schooll (Friendship) • 162. Belfast School (Belfast) • 166. Southernb Tier Catholic School (Olean) 168. Hinsdale Central Schoo (Hinsdale) • 169.
Scio Central Schoolk (Scio) • 172. Genesewe Valley MS (Genesee Valley) • 173. Andovetr School (Andover) • 180. Dunkirk MS
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Investors Flee Risk As End Of US Economic Stimulus Approaches - Wall Street Journal
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Investors Flee Risk As End Of US Economic Stimulus Approaches Wall Street Journal NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--Investors have begun shifting their portfolios from riskier assets ahead of what many see as a period of slower growth and middling returns once the Federal Reserve's latest stimulus program ... |
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